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Pediatrics at Via Christi

Meeting the needs of children who are ill or injured

Pediatric care — the Grant and Norma Davis ChildLife Center, the Pediatric Therapy Program and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit — at Via Christi Hospital has been developed to meet the unique medical and developmental needs of children who are ill or injured. The care team includes board-certified doctors from virtually every pediatric specialty, nurses, therapists, childlife specialists, chaplains and social workers.

Pediatric Therapy Program includes a specialized team of therapists — audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists, providing assessment and treatment for infants, children, and teenagers.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is on the third floor of the hospital on St. Francis.

Davis ChildLife Center

The Grant and Norma Davis ChildLife Center at Via Christi Hospital St. Francis is a dedicated pediatrics unit on the fifth floor of the hospital on St. Francis.

Visitors

We do not consider parents to be visitors. We encourage parents to stay with their child and help with their care. To keep our children safe, the ChildLife Center locks down every night at 9:30 pm, and remains locked until 6 am. If you must leave the ChildLife Center and return during these hours, please ring the doorbell to be readmitted.

Visitors under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All visitors should not have been exposed to a communicable disease or respiratory infection in the past two weeks. These rules may change during flu season.

Family room

A family room is available for your use, including a microwave and refrigerator. Complimentary coffee and tea are located next to the nurses' station.

Playroom and teen activity room

These areas are limited to use by our pediatric patients and their families. The teen activity room is designated for patients 12 years of age and older. Both areas must be supervised by the Child Life Specialist or a trained volunteer. A parent or adult supervisor is required at all times while a patient is in the designated play areas.

Patient and family education

The ChildLife Center has patient education material available for your benefit. The pamphlets are located in the area where the coffee and tea are located. If you would like additional information about a specific topic, please ask your nurse.

Our wish list

The Via Christi ChildLife Center asks for new toys, art supplies, electronic games and videos. Please help us protect our patients and prevent the spread of infections by donating only new items. Here are a few suggested items: